Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
Italy, Florence, ca. 1320
MS M.643 fol. 3v

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Magi: Adoration -- Among three Magi, two beardless and crowned, stand, holding gifts. One points to star of Bethlehem above. With his crown on ground, the eldest kneels, presenting gift to extended hands of Christ Child, decorated crossed nimbus, half nude (partly swaddled), held by Virgin Mary, nimbed, wearing cross-inscribed veil, seated on throne.
Decorated frame.